Borussia Dortmund has a new coach and hopes that a flurry of new signings will help turnaround an underwhelming season so far.

New Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac believes his new team showed they have the quality to turn their season around after their displays during Mike Tullberg's interim reign.

Borussia Dortmund is set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club’s new head coach. Dortmund’s managing director of sport, Lars Ricken, confirmed reports that the club had reached an agreement with the former Frankfurt, Bayern, Monaco and Wolfsburg coach this week.

The appointment of the Croatian represents a break from the norm at the Westfalenstadion but it might be the shock treatment this club needs

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said the first impression of his new club was "very positive" as he was officially presented on Tuesday. "The first impression is very positive. I'm delighted that my team and I are allowed to be here.

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season’s Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season.

The Swedish international played over 150 games for the Superliga side. With his favorite number taken by Ramy Bensebaini, he will wear number 24 at his new club.The Algerian will also be his

Sebastian Kehl singled out Svensson’s physical attribute as his strongest point. “Daniel is an up-and-coming defender with real physical strength who will make us more solid and increase our depth in defence.” says Dortmund’s sporting director.

Borussia Dortmund's three-game run under interim coach Mike Tullberg with two wins and a draw across all competitions showed the team had the quality to turn their season around, new coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday.